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Pentagram

Vol. 61, No. 47 December 4, 2014

Published For Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall

TUSAB’s potential future leaders reenlist Ceremony marks final mass reenlistment presided by band’s current commander

By Guv Callahan Pentagram Staff Writer Members of the U.S. Army Band “Pershing’s Own” gathered Nov. 25 as their comrades reenlisted during a ceremony in the lobby of Brucker Hall on the Fort Myer portion of Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall.

In total, 17 Soldiers from various sections of the band extended their contracts with the Army and their commitment to the nation.

Band Leader and Commander Col. Thomas H. Palmatier was the ceremony’s presiding officer, and before prompting the Soldiers to swear their allegiance to the Constitution of the United States, he said he was particularly excited about the service members in front of him.

“When we do one of these, I go through and read everybody’s bio and take some time thinking about every one of them, and just what it means for them to be reenlisting,” Palmatier said. “And with this group, which is mostly senior staff sergeants and junior sergeants first class, I kind of felt like I was peering into a time machine, and I was able to see the sergeants major and master sergeants of about 10 years or so from now.”

Palmatier, who retires Dec. 12 after 37 years of service in the Army, reminded

see REENLIST, page 4

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Ten things to know about the DoD in December

By Damien Salas Pentagram Staff Writer

1. Nomination hearings took place in front of the Senate Armed Services Committee Dec. 2 for the consideration of five nominees seeking official DoD positions. In his remarks for reappointment to the grade of admiral and to be Commander, United States Pacific Command, Adm. Harry B. Harris Jr., said he would “focus on three main challenges in the region: North Koreas large conventional military… China’s rise as a regional military and global economic power… and finally, the stability, security, and prosperity of the Asia-Pacific will depend on strong relationships with our treaty allies and partners to ensure that we are able to maintain access to, and use of, the global commons, including cyber.”

2. The Department of Defense announced Dec. 1 recruiting and retention statistics for the active and reserve components for fiscal 2015, see TEN THINGS, page 4

The Marine Corps Base Quantico, Va.-based U.S. Army Criminal Investigation Command (CID) is warning the military community about a new carjacking scam targeting unsuspecting holiday shoppers.

CID special agents were recently alerted through law enforcement channels about a new ploy, where criminals use the lure of free cash as a distraction. The crime provides crooks a window of opportunity to

Index Community Spotlight . . .

Community . . . . . . . . . .

TUSAB schedule . . . . . .

News Notes . . . . . . . . . .

In photos: Thanksgiving cruise . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Chapel holiday events . .

Classifieds . . . . . . . . . . .

SGT. 1ST CLASS CHRIS BRANAGAN

News Notes Parade of Lighted Boats a holiday hit

Everyone is invited to the Parade of Lighted Boats event hosted by the Washington Waterfront Association, at the Southwest Washington Waterfront Marina, 650 Water Street S.W., Dec. 6. Land activities are free to the public and begin at 6 p.m. with musical entertainment, a Christmas tree lighting, photos with Santa, s’mores over a bonfire, hot chocolate and apple cider. The parade of boats arrive in the Washington Channel from Alexandria at about 7 p.m. JBM-HH Deputy Commander, Lt. Col. John Orille, will serve as one of the judges to select the winners from among 50 holiday-decorated boats.

Winter weather news, information. Winter weather is on the way.

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Navy Midshipman sophomore Keenan Reynolds lunges for a touchdown in the second quarter of the Army vs. Navy game, Dec. 14, 2013, in Philadelphia.

This year’s Army-Navy game is Dec. 13 in Baltimore.

CID: Beware carjacking scam Courtesy CID Public Affairs

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Col. Thomas H. Palmatier, left, commander of The U.S. Army Band “Pershing’s Own,” administers the Oath of Enlistment to Soldiers from the band during a mass reenlistment ceremony Nov. 25 in Brucker Hall on the Fort Myer portion of Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall. The ceremony marked the final mass reenlistment by Palmatier, who is retiring Dec. 12 after 37 years in the Army.

swoop in and rob an unsuspecting victim of their belongings, including their vehicle.

“What we’ve heard is criminals will place a $100 bill, usually on an individual’s windshield under the wiper blade, and while the victim is distracted and gets out to retrieve the cash, the criminals use the element of surprise to approach the vehicle and rob the victim of their belongings and car,” said Special Agent Mark Kerr, a CID agent with Headquarters, Army CID, in a Nov. 26 press release. “It’s

In the event of weather-related closures, Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall personnel follow the guidance of the Office of Personnel Management.

OPM determines the open or closed status for all government agencies and installations located inside the Washington, D.C., beltway.

If you have any questions about your duty status, contact your supervisor. Partner organization personnel should inquire within their chain of command.

For OPM guidance, see www.opm.gov/status.

You can also call 202-606-1900 around the clock for status. Also, see www.facebook.com/jbmhh and www.jbmhh.army.mil for the winter weather link, activated when necessary; call the commander’s information hotline at 703-696-6906, which is updated often in emergencies or inclement weather situations. See www.weather.gov for a forecast.

Discounted tickets available for Redskins game

the perfect distraction during the holiday season, because everyone could use a little extra cash, especially if it’s free.”

According to the state of Maryland’s Attorney General’s Office, the scam, initially reported to Prince George’s County law enforcement, has the potential to spread throughout the country. However, steps can be taken by the public to ensure their safety to combat this scam.

The Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall Community Center has a limited number of Redskins versus the St. Louis Rams game tickets on sale at the discounted rate of $110 a pair. Seats are in the lower level in-zone section, number 129 area. The game is Sunday, Dec. 7, 1 p.m. at FedEx Field. Call or go by the Community Center on the Fort Myer portion of the joint base, Bldg. 405, 703-696-3470.

see WARNING, page 4

see NEWS NOTES, page 4

When winter weather hits, stay informed! page 2 page 3 page 3 page 4 page 6 page 7 page 9

Visit the official JBM-HH social media websites to obtain pertinent news about local-area events, traffic closures and other relevant local news.

JBM-HH webpage: www.army.mil/jbmhh Facebook: www.facebook.com/jbmhh Twitter: https://twitter.com/JBMHH JBM-HH information hotline: 703-696-6906

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A time-honored tradition

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RACHEL LARUE

Soldiers from the 3d U.S. Infantry Regiment (The Old Guard) take part in a graveside service for Army Spc. Kyle P. Stoeckli, 21, in Arlington National Cemetery, Nov. 21. Stoeckli was killed in Maiwand, Afghanistan, from wounds sustained from an improvised explosive device June 1, 2013, while supporting Operation Enduring Freedom. He was a native of Moseley, Va., which is located just southwest of Richmond. For more images, visit www.flickr.com/photos/jbm-hh.

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Community Spotlight Name: Trelynn Gehringer Job title/where do you work: Administrative Assistant at Cody Child Development Center.

Military service or other unit name: I am civilian.

My husband is active duty U.S. Army.

What’s the most rewarding part of your current position and why? I get to welcome all the children and parents to the Cody CDC and learn all about them.

Favorite quote: “I’m selfish, impatient and a little insecure. I make mistakes, I’m out of control and at times hard to handle. But if you can’t handle me at my worst, you sure as hell don’t deserve me at my best.” - Marilyn Monroe

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DAMIEN SALAS

Favorite sports team: I don’t watch much, but the Dallas Cowboys.

Favorite book: Laurell K. Hamilton’s Merry Gentry series.

Favorite band/music artist: I don’t have a favorite, but I listen to everything from techno/dance to country.

Favorite movie: When in Rome.

Favorite place you’ve ever traveled to or been stationed: San Antonio, Texas - Sea World.

What do you like most about working on/visiting JBM-HH: There is so much history here.

What do you like most about living in the National Capital Region?

There is so much to do around here, and so much history to see; it’s amazing.

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DAMIEN SALAS

Each week, “Caption This” will feature a photo taken on base. It’s up to you to figure out the best, funniest or craziest caption that describes what’s going on in the picture. The only rule is you have to KEEP IT CLEAN! Caption This submissions can be sent to pentagramjbmhh@yahoo.com, left in the comments on www.facebook.com/jbmhh or dropped off at Headquarters Bldg. 59, suite 116. Don’t forget to add the Caption This number, your name, rank or position and where you work.

The winner’s name, caption and the photo will be printed in the newspaper.

If you have a photo you think would make a great Caption This, send it in.

What’s the best advice you’ve ever received? Give the world the best you have and it may never be enough - give your best anyway.

Caption This no. 45 winner

If you won the lottery, what would you do? Spoil my kids and husband, go shopping and travel.

What are your goals for the year? To visit the museums and historical sites before we have to move again.

“And she trained her entire life to win this award.”

What advice do you have for someone getting stationed at JBM-HH? Be patient with the traffic.There is lots of history on JBM-HH and the surrounding area. Try to learn about the area you are in.

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Celebrating an early Thanksgiving with a cruise

By Julia LeDoux Pentagram Staff Writer

Thanksgiving came early for more than 350 service members, veterans and retirees who boarded the Odyssey cruise ship Nov. 25 for the 13th annual Thanksgiving cruise down the Potomac River.

Part of Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall’s community outreach program, the popular event was hosted by the Washington Waterfront Association and Entertainment Cruises of Washington.

“This cruise is a perfect example of an event that can only be hosted here in the National Capital Region, bringing together service members from all branches of our services, alongside wounded warriors and out veterans,” said JBM-HH commander Col. Mike Henderson, who attended along with Command Sgt. Maj. Randall Woods, the joint base’s senior enlisted advisor. “It was a tremendous way to celebrate the Thanksgiving holiday.”

Guests included wounded warriors from the Warrior in Transition unit at Fort Belvoir, single service members and geographical bachelors/bachelorettes from throughout the National Capital Region, as well as veterans from the Armed Forces Retirement Home and disabled veterans from Washington, D.C. Dan Leaman, vice president and general manager of see CRUISE, page 6

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Soldiers give back during the holiday season

MPs strive to hit the roads safely this holiday season

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STAFF SGT. JENNIFER C. JOHNSON

Pfc. Skyler A. Osbourne, left, and Spc. Dylan R. Silva, right, both with the 289th Military Police Company, 3d U.S. Infantry Regiment (The Old Guard), read and organize canned goods at the Lorton Community Action Center (LCAC) in Lorton, Va., Nov. 25. Twelve Soldiers from the 289th volunteered to help the center assemble and distribute Thanksgiving food baskets to the local community ahead of Thanksgiving.

By Staff Sgt. Jennifer C. Johnson JFHQ-NCR/MDW Public Affairs The holiday spirit is alive and well, thanks to the Soldiers of the 3d U.S. Infantry Regiment (The Old Guard).

Twelve Soldiers from The Old Guard’s 289th Military Police Company volunteered to help the Lorton Community Action Center (LCAC)

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Staff Sgt. Jennifer C. Johnson, left, public affairs specialist, Joint Force Headquarters National Capital Region and the U.S. Army Military District of Washington, dances with Charles Felder, a resident of the Armed Forces Retirement Home, while Sgt. Vicki Golding, of the D.C. National Guard’s 257th Army Band, sings during the 13th annual Thanksgiving Luncheon Cruise onboard the Odyssey cruise ship Nov. 25. The cruise was held for Wounded Warriors from the Warrior Transition Unit at Fort Belvoir, single service members and geographical bachelor/bachelorettes from the National Capital Region; veterans from the Armed Forces Retirement Home of Washington, D.C; the Disabled American Veterans of Washington, D.C.; and from the Honor Flight Veterans of Northern Virginia. The cruise, which is hosted by the Washington Waterfront Association and Entertainment Cruises of Washington, takes place on the Odyssey cruise ship and launches from the Southwest Washington Waterfront Marina. Everything, from the ship, the food and staff, was donated. For more photos from this event, visit www.flickr.com/photos/jbm-hh.

assemble and distribute Thanksgiving food baskets to the local community Nov. 25.

“It is an absolute honor to have Soldiers from the 3d U.S. Infantry Regiment (The Old Guard) here to help us during this busy holiday season,” said Linda Patterson, LCAC executive director.

“We know what they do every day and it’s great that they took their personal time to give us a

see GIVING, page 7

BY JULIA

LEDOUX

Sgt. 1st Class David J. Parthemore, 289th Military Police Company platoon sergeant, checks the headlights on a car during a safety inspection of the vehicles of Soldiers assigned to the company Nov. 20. Between 120 and 130 vehicles were inspected in the parking lot in front of Spates Community Club on the Fort Myer portion of Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall.

By Julia LeDoux Pentagram Staff Writer Safety is paramount as Joint Base Myer Henderson Hall service members, families and others take to the highways to celebrate the holiday season.

To help drive that message home, the 289th Military Police Company/947th Military Police Detachment, 4th Battalion, 3d U.S. Infantry Regiment (The Old Guard) held a vehicle safety check for its Soldiers Nov. 20.

The event was led by Capt.

Christopher Figueroa.

“It’s the most heavily traveling time of the year,” said 1st Sgt. Mark Haliburton. “The chance for accidents increases, but with prevention and this safety initiative, we can limit the risk to our Soldiers.”

Approximately 120 to 130 vehicles were inspected during the check, said Haliburton.

Automobiles lined up in the parking lot in front of Spates

see SAFETY, page 7

The U.S. Army Band performance schedule Dec. 9 6 p.m.

The U.S. Army Blues present Duke Ellington/Billy Strayhorn, Nutcracker Suite and other jazzy holiday favorites at the Millennium Stage at The Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C.

Dec. 14 3 p.m.

The U.S. Army Concert Band Brass and Percussion Ensemble present “Holiday Brass” at Brucker Hall on the Fort Myer portion of JBM-HH.

Dec. 15 noon

The U.S. Army Chorus will perform a holiday concert at the National Presbyterian Church at 4101 Nebraska Ave., N.W., Washington, D.C.

Dec. 16 4 p.m.

The U.S. Army Concert Band will perform at the National Chanukah Menorah Lighting Ceremony at the Ellipse on the South Lawn of the White House on Constitution Avenue between 17th and 15th Streets in Washington, D.C.

Dec. 19 6 p.m.

The U.S. Army Blues presents “A Stan Kenton Christmas.” The Blues return to the Kennedy Center’s Millennium Stage with the All-Brass Big Band. The sax players have the night off and there will be a full section of mellophones, exactly as the legendary band leader intended for these jazzy arrangements of traditional holiday music. This program will be repeated on December 21 at Brucker Hall on Fort Myer.

For additional performances, see TUSAB, page 8

Performances are free and open to the public, unless otherwise noted. All outdoor concerts are subject to cancellation or location change due to weather considerations. Please call 703-696-3399 for up-todate information on concert cancellations or location changes. For additional details and a full calendar of performances, visit www. usarmyband.com/eventcalendar.html.

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Reenlist, from page 1 the reenlisting Soldiers that they could one day be the leaders of the The U.S. Army Band.

“This is the senior leadership of TUSAB of the not-too-distant future, and all of you know how fast time goes by. Before you all know it, you will be running this place,” he said.

“But as I looked at each one of these bios and thought about each one of these people I just got really excited.

I just thought, I can’t wait to get into work with a group of people like this, that’s going to be the heart and soul of our unit in the future.”

A full list of the reenlisting service members can be found below: Chorus • Staff Sgt. Andre McRae, Philadelphia, Pa., 3 years; Staff Sgt. Matthew Perry Heil, Pine Mountain Valley, Ga., 3 years Blues • Staff Sgt. Victor Manuel B a r r a nc o, No r t h Pole , Alaska, 6 years • Staff Sgt. Regan Jesse Brough, Orem, Utah, 3 years Strings • Staff Sgt. Hrant Parsamian, Plovdiv, Bulgaria, 3 years Downrange • Staff Sgt. Chad B. Leader,

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Chesapeake, Va., Indefinitely • Staff Sgt. Christopher James Rettig, Ayersville, Ohio, 4 years Army Voices • Staff Sgt. Brendan McCollum Curran, Fairbanks, Alaska, 4 years Ceremonial • Sta f f Sg t. Eva n JosephSilbert Geiger, Simi Valley, Calif., 3 years • Staff Sgt. Matthew Stephen B y r ne , L ou i s v i l le , Ky., Indefinitely • Sgt. 1st Class Robert Jensen Moore, Denton, Tex as, Indefinitely • Staff Sgt. Michelle Renee Acton, Plavo, Texas, Indefinitely • Sgt. 1st Class Shawn Anthony Hagen, Paragould, A rk., Indefinitely • Staff Sgt. Erik John Ramos, Saint John, Ind., 3 years Concert Band • Staff Sgt. David Curtis Kirven, Paris, Texas, Indefinitely • Staff Sg t. R ichard Kelly Satterwhite, Baytown, Texas, Indefinitely Support • Sgt. 1st Class Emily R. Leader, Chicago, Ill., Indefinitely

News Notes, from page 1

Army Substance Abuse Program classes available

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Col. Thomas H. Palmatier, left, commander of The U.S. Army Band “Pershing’s Own,” poses for a photograph with Staff Sgt. Regan Brough, bassist with The U.S. Army Blues, following a mass reenlistment ceremony Nov. 25 in Brucker Hall on the Fort Myer portion of Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall. The ceremony marked the final mass reenlistment

by Palmatier, who is retiring Dec. 12 after 37 years in the Army.

Classes to satisfy annual mandatory Army Substance Abuse Program training for federal civilian employees are available at the JBM-HH ASAP office in Bldg. 230 of the Fort Myer portion of the joint base. The classes will cover a variety of topics, to include: ASAP policies, Department of Transportation drug use and alcohol misuse rules and requirements and the availability of Employee Assistance Program services to include the EAP point of contact, telephone number, address and hours of operation. The classes will also cover the types, effects, signs and symptoms of substance abuse and the hazards/effects of alcohol and other drug abuse on performance and conduct. Classes offered are the ASAP Annual Substance Abuse Prevention Civilian Non-Supervisor Class, 1-3 p.m., Dec. 9, and the ASAP Annual Substance Abuse Prevention Suicide Awareness Class, 1-3 p.m., Dec. 10. Both classes are held in the ASAP conference room in Bldg. 230. No registration is required. For more information, contact George Suber at 703-696-3900.

Have a comment about the Express?

If you have suggestions or comments about the newly renovated Express on the Fort Myer portion of the joint base (or any Army and Air Force Exchange Services activities), there’s a new way to do so: Log on to www.shopmyexchange.com/customerservice/#contact; under Provide Store Feedback, leave a comment and submit the online form, or call 800-527-6790 and leave a voice message. Patrons can also call Frank Marquez, JBM-HH Express manager directly at 703-696-9241.

New classes at Smith Gym

MCCS Semper Fit announces additional group exercise classes at the Cpl. Terry L. Smith Gymnasium on the Henderson Hall portion of the joint base.

Spin is now held daily from 6 to 7 a.m. Spin will also be held Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Zumba is held Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. and Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. For class descriptions visit www. mccsHH.com/SmithGym.html, and for updates on cancellations, visit MCCSHH on Facebook.

Special Christmas meal at DFAC

The special Christmas meal, open to retirees and DoD ID card holders, will be served at the Dining Facility on the Fort Myer portion of the joint base Dec. 25 The cost is $7.70 per person.

Dining hours Dec. 25 will be 11:30 a.m. – 1 p.m.

The dining facility will operate on holiday hours schedule from Dec. 20 - Jan 4, 2015. Full hours will be published in the next two editions of the Pentagram. Brunch will be served from 9 a.m. noon for $5.35 and supper will be served from 4 to 5:30 p.m. for $6.55. The Christmas Day meal will be smaller than the Thanksgiving meal due to Soldiers being on holiday leave. For more information, call 703-696-2087/1068.

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Marines, Sailors, Soldiers, Airmen and Coast Guardsmen listen to military leaders speak during a joint military education seminar at the Henderson Hall portion of Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall May 14. The Marine Corps recently announced that lance corporals, corporals, sergeants, and staff sergeants are now all required to complete resident or blended seminar professional military education.

Ten things, from page 1 through October 2014. All four active services met or exceeded their numerical accession goals. The Army’s numbers were highest in the active component, having reached 101.9 percent. All of the numbers can be found on the DoD website http://goo.gl/Tucd2v.

3. The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), under authority from the Veterans Access, Choice, and Accountability Act, announced Dec. 1 expanded eligibility for Veterans in need of mental health care due to sexual assault or sexual harassment that occurred during their military service. This trauma is commonly known as military sexual trauma (MST). Currently, all VA health care for mental and physical health conditions related to MST is provided free of charge. More information can be found at http://goo.gl/V32pMM. 4. Marine Corps lance corporals, corporals, sergeants and staff sergeants are now required to complete resident or blended-seminar professional military education. The training is “tied to promotion if you do not attend, you will not get promoted,” according to Sgt. Maj. Micheal P. Barrett. “Don’t look at this as a radical change, instead we are evolving and getting ready to meet the next set of challenges that await us.” More information can be found at http://goo.gl/X254yJ.

nearly 70 percent or 13,704, did so through voluntary force management programs. The full report can be found at http://goo.gl/WpXMTR.

7. Command Sgt. Maj. Daniel A. Dailey will become the 15th sergeant major of the Army Jan. 30, 2015. He will succeed Sergeant Major of the Army Raymond F. Chandler III, who has served in that position since March 2011. The sergeant major of the Army recommends quality-of-life improvements to Army leadership and sits on councils that make decisions affecting enlisted Soldiers and their families and routinely testifies to congress about these issues.

8. The Chief of Naval Personnel announced the winner of the Human Resources Community Junior Officer of the Year Award, Dec. 1. Lt. Cmdr. Michael Keppen, student control director Recruit Training Command, Great Lakes, is the 2014 recipient of HR JOOY award.

Keppen received the award by leading a team of 135 Sailors that processed and developed more than 500 Navy recruits on a daily basis. He also saved the Navy more than $52.6 million by reshaping training days. During the year he also managed to cut the recruit separation and processing time from 17 days to 14.

5. The Army-Navy football game taking place Dec. 13 will feature ESPN’s College Game Day for the first time during the 115th meeting between Army and Navy at M&T Bank Stadium in Baltimore. For full coverage of the game be sure to check out the Dec. 18 edition of the Pentagram.

9. Experts from the Defense Centers of Excellence for Psychological Health and Traumatic Brain Injury (DCoE) will deliver more than a dozen presentations Dec. 2-5 to health care providers from all over the world at this year’s meeting of the Society of Federal Health Professionals in Washington at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center. More information can be found at http://goo.gl/WDbefO.

6. Airmen who met the service’s reduction in force board were notified of the board’s results Nov. 19, bringing the fiscal year 2014 force management programs to an end. In closing the fiscal 2014 force management programs, the Air Force had 19,833 Airmen who separated or retired under one of the various programs. Of these,

10. There’s just a month to go now before NATO begins a new mission in Afghanistan. Resolute Support, or RSM, will focus on training, advising and assisting the security ministries of the Afghan government and the senior staff of the Afghan National Security Forces.

More information can be found at http://goo.gl/5OOVSs.

Warning, from page 1 Kerr said that should anyone discover money on their vehicle, to quickly move to a safe, public location and to notify law enforcement or security personnel immediately. Lock your doors and do not get out of the vehicle to retrieve it.

The following CID recommended safety tips are provided to help ensure the military community has a safe and secure holiday season:

• Have your keys in hand when approaching your vehicle. Check the back seat and around the car before getting in.

• Park in well-lit areas and as close to the store as possible.

• Avoid becoming an easy target for thieves by not purchasing more than you can safely carry.

• Plan ahead by taking a friend with you, or ask a store employee to help you carry your packages

to the car. If leaving a store late at night and by yourself, ask security to walk you to your car if you feel threatened.

• Wait until you’re are asked before taking out your credit card or checkbook. An enterprising thief would love to “shoulder surf” to get your account information.

• Do not leave packages visible in

see WARNING, page 8

Holiday tour of homes on Fort Belvoir

Join the Belvoir Officers’ Spouses’ Club on Dec. 5 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. and 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. on the holiday tour of homes as it showcases the post’s historic homes decked out for the holidays. Ticket prices are $15 per adult and $5 for children 18 and under. Tours start at the Fort Belvoir Officers Club located at 5500 Schultz Circle. Participants are requested to check in at the officers club prior to tours at either 9:30 a.m. or 4:30 p.m. Tickets may be purchased to visit the 10 homes on the tour, to include Quarters 1 (only available during the 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. tour) online at www.belvoirosc. org or on the day of the tour. Acceptable forms of payment include cash, check or credit card. All proceeds benefit BOSPC scholarships and community grants. Light refreshments will be served at 5201 Pohick Road and the Fairfax Community Center. If you would like to eat at the officers club, tour participants will receive the member’s price for their lunch and seafood dinner buffets. The Mount Vernon High School choir will be singing carols from 6 to 7:30 p.m. No photography, tobacco products, eating, drinking, strollers or backpacks are permitted in the homes. The BOSC is a private organization and not affiliated with Fort Belvoir, the Department of the Army or the Department of Defense. This fund-raiser does not imply endorsement of the BOSC by Fort Belvoir, the Department of the Army or Department of Defense. For questions, call 703-781-8208 or email carney.mcgurk@gmail.com.

Soil removal to curtail parking

Part of the project for the new Network Enterprise Center facility on the Fort Myer portion of the joint base will be the removal of soil at the construction site for the future Bldg. 235. Starting Dec. 8 through Dec. 19, a crew will be removing soil at the site behind Bldg. 238 and the caisson. During this time period, the area will be closed, and no cars will be allowed to park behind the caisson and paddock area. There will be large dump trucks transiting the area and along Sheridan Avenue. For more info, call the Directorate of Public Works at 703-696-5680.

Holiday party for Marine and Family programs

All Marine and Family Programs activities located in Bldg. 12 and 19 on the Henderson Hall portion of the joint base will close from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.

Dec. 8 for their annual holiday gathering. For more information, call 703-614-7200.

Children who witness

Army Community Service’s Family Advocacy Program will host a seminar to help parents who have experienced violence understand the impact on their entire family Dec. 11 from 10 a.m. to noon at Andrew Rader U.S. Army Health Clinic on the

see NEWS NOTES, page 5

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News Notes, from page 4 Fort Myer portion of the joint base. Registration is requested. For more information and to register, call 703-696-3512.

SoberRide available Dec. 12 through Jan. 1

If you choose to celebrate the holidays with alcohol, choose your ride. Designate a driver or call Washington Regional Alcohol Program’s SoberRide at 1-800-200TAXI for a free ride (up to a $30 fare) nightly from Dec. 12 through Jan. 1. AT&T customers may dial #WRAP. You must be 21 or older to use the service. Calls must originate in the District of Columbia, Arlington, Fairfax, Prince William and eastern Loudoun counties in Virginia; the cities of Alexandria, Falls Church, Fairfax, Manassas and Manassas Park in Virginia; Montgomery and Prince George’s counties in Maryland; and the cities of Rockville, Bowie, College Park, Greenbelt and Takoma Park in Maryland. See www.wrap.org/soberride for more details.

Holiday concert in D.C.

The District of Columbia National Guard’s 257th Army Band, “The Band of the Nation’s Capital,” will present Holidays in Concert at 7 p.m. Dec. 15 at the Holy Comforter-Saint Cyprian Roman Catholic Church, 1357 East Capitol Street S.E., Washington, D.C. The concert will feature a seasonal mix of new and favorite music. The band also uses this opportunity to help stock the pantries for the church and will be collecting non-perishable canned goods to help with this effort. Follow the band on Facebook at www.facebook.com/257ArmyBand. For more information, contact Andrew Waiters via email at andrew.waiters1@comcast.net.

Army Finance offices take half a day to celebrate season

The Army Finance offices at Fort Belvoir, Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall and the Pentagon will be opened until 11 a.m., then closed for the remainder of the day Friday, Dec. 19 for the Defense Military Pay Office holiday party. For more information, call 703-805-3724.

Prostate cancer support group meetings

The prostate cancer support group meets at Fort Belvoir Community Hospital the second Thursday of every month. The next meeting will be Dec. 11 from 1 to 2 p.m. and 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. in the urology clinic, sunrise pavilion, 2nd floor. Spouses/partners invited.

The prostate cancer support group meets at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center the third Thursday of every month. The next meeting will be Dec. 18 from 1 to 2 p.m. and 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. in the America Building, river conference room, 3rd floor. Spouses/partners are invited. Military ID is required for access to Walter Reed.

For those without a military ID, call the prostate center at 301-319-2900 at least four business days prior to the event for base access. For more information, contact retired Col. Jane Hudak at 301-319-2918 or via email at jane.l.hudak.ctr@mail.mil.

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Open season for federal employee benefits

Open season for federal benefits continues through Dec. 8. Employees are responsible for updating their information and making any necessary changes during this time. For more information, log onto the health vendors websites to download their brochures or check out the Office of Personnel Management’s website at www.opm.gov/FEHBbrochures.

Education services outreach

Marine Corps Community Services Henderson Hall education and career services office will be at the Pentagon Dec. 10 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Look for the outreach team at corridors 1 and 2, second deck, inner ring. Information will be provided on testing, tuition assistance and other services offered at the Henderson Hall portion of JBM-HH. For more information, call 703-614-9104.

Stress management

Get some ideas on how to manage stress Dec. 18 from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. in the ACS classroom in Bldg. 201 on the Fort Myer portion of the joint base. Registration is required. For more information and to register, call 703-696-3512.

Indoor play morning and story time

Bring your children (up to age five) to this weekly event of fun, music, engaging play and story time. Each session will feature a reading by different people and different books. Play morning is every Thursday, 10 to 11:30 a.m. in the Choir Room of Memorial Chapel at the Fort Myer portion of the joint base. The program ends April 30, 2015. For more information, please call 703-696-6368.

Ice melt refills

At JBM-HH, filled ice melt buckets have already been placed outside facilities by public works personnel.

Refill ice melt buckets by bringing empty buckets to Bldg. 325 on the Fort Myer portion of the joint base and the P Street Lot on the Fort McNair portion of the joint base between the hours of 1 and 2 p.m. Monday through Friday. Call Denise Faldowski at 703-696-1254 for more information.

Holiday toy program

Want to help put a smile on the face of a military child?

The JBM-HH ACS Volunteer Association is sponsoring a holiday toy program in conjunction with the joint base Chaplains’ Holiday Food Assistance Program. Bring new, unwrapped toys to the donation box at the Fort Myer Exchange now through Dec. 12 or to Army Community Service, Bldg. 201 on the Fort Myer portion of the joint base. For additional information or to arrange a larger donation of toys, call 703-696-3510. Service members who may be eligible to receive food assistance and/or toys should contact their unit first sergeant for referral.

Family member employment assistance

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employment assistance to spouses and other family members of active duty service members. Among the offerings in January are a military spouse employment assistance orientation Jan. 8 and seminars on interviewing Jan. 15; federal hiring Jan. 22 and marketing volunteer experience Jan. 28. For details, visit www.mccsHH.com/ CRMC.html and look for upcoming FMEAP upcoming events or call 703-614-6828.

Death notice

Anyone with debts owed to or by the estate of Maj. Zachary R. Waity, Training Division, National Guard Bureau, must contact Jason DeSoto, the summary court office for the Soldier. Maj. Waity passed away Aug. 23.

DeSoto can be reached at 703-607-7306.

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News Notes submissions must be less than 100 words, contain all pertinent details — to include the five “W’s” — as well as a point of contact, phone number and/or website for additional information. News Notes must be submitted no later than noon, Wednesdays, for consideration for publication in the following week’s Pentagram. For example, information submitted for publication in News Notes on Tuesday, Dec. 9, will be published in the Pentagram Thursday, Dec. 18. Priority will be given to those announcements of events and deadlines occurring during the publication week. Please note that submission of a news note does not equate to a guarantee of publication. Please send your news notes to the Pentagram at pentagramjbmhh@yahoo.com.

Pentagram marks 62 years of publication

That’s right, the Pentagram has been in publication 62 years with the arrival of 2015. We’re here to stay, but there will be a newspaper hiatus. The final issue of the Pentagram for 2014 will be Dec. 18. The first issue of 2015 will be Jan. 8.

This issue will be the very popular year in review. If you have questions, comments or suggestions about the Pentagram, contact Editor Jim Goodwin at 703-696-5401 or james.m.goodwin3.civ@mail.mil.

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Cruise, from page 3 Entertainment Cruises, explained that everything, from the ship to the food to the staff, was donated.

“It really is our honor to host you today as a thank you for your service,” he said.

After pushing back from its berth at the Southwest Washington Waterfront Marina, the Odyssey traveled through Washington Channel and made its way down the Potomac River, traveling up to Georgetown and back, providing guests with views of the Lincoln Memorial, Kennedy Center and other well-known landmarks.

Charles Felder, who served in the Marine Corps, Air Force and Army and now resides at the retirement home, said the cruise has become an annual tradition for him.

“I think it’s outstanding,” he said after dancing with Army Staff Sgt. Jennifer C. Johnson of the Joint Force HeadquartersNational Capital Region/Military District of Washington’s Public Affairs Office.

“This is great.”

Henderson Hall Marines Cpl. Mark Quesenberry and Cpl. Kevin Wold shared stories with veterans and later lit up the dance floor with their moves.

“Being with the veterans and people who made us what we are today is simply an amazing, spectacular moment,” Quesenberry said.

“Good music, great food,” Wold said.

“It’s really an honor to get to spend time with our wounded warriors and veterans.”

The D.C. Metropolitan Police harbor patrol provided the ship with an escort throughout the cruise.

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Participants dance after eating during the 13th annual Thanksgiving Luncheon Cruise onboard the Odyssey cruise ship Nov. 25.

The cruise was held for Wounded Warriors from the Warrior Transition Unit at Fort Belvoir, single service members and geographical bachelor/bachelorettes from the National Capital Region; veterans from the Armed Forces Retirement Home of Washington, D.C; the Disabled American Veterans of Washington, D.C.; and from the Honor Flight Veterans of Northern Virginia. The cruise, which is hosted by the Washington Waterfront Association and Entertainment Cruises of Washington, takes place on the Odyssey Cruise ship and launches from the Southwest Washington Waterfront Marina. Everything, from the ship, the food and staff, was donated.

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Dan Leaman, Entertainment Cruises vice president and general manager, gives remarks Members of a joint color guard present the colors during the 13th annual Thanksgiving during the 13th annual Thanksgiving Luncheon Cruise onboard the Odyssey cruise ship Luncheon Cruise onboard the Odyssey cruise ship Nov. 25. For more photos from this event, visit www.flickr.com/photos/jbm-hh.

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IMCOM unveils plan for 2025 and beyond

Miss America 2015

By Jade Fulce U.S. Army Installation Management Command The U.S. Army Installation Management Command released IMCOM 2025 and Beyond, a new campaign plan operationalizing the commanding general’s vision for the organization.

This plan provides a roadmap for IMCOM’s future and serves as a change management document that focuses the command’s collective efforts, prioritizes resources and continues the exchange of information, Lt. Gen. David Halverson, IMCOM commander, wrote in his preface.

What we do must be nested within the U.S. Army senior leaders’ priorities, according to Halverson’s forward. “…IMCOM continues to mature and transform, building a track record of trustworthiness, collaboration, inclusiveness and transparency,” wrote Halverson.

IMCOM is transforming to support and enable Army Force 2025 and Beyond with services to support and enhance the readiness of a smaller, regionally aligned and globally responsive force.

IMCOM 2025 and Beyond contains three lines of effort are designed to set the conditions for success as the command transforms to support the force of the future: professional installation management workforce, effective base operations support services and infrastructure sustainment and revitalization.

Though this plan begins in Fiscal Year 2015 and covers a seven-year period, the strategy

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Kira Kazantsev, center, Miss America 2015, poses for photographs with Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall Commander Col. Mike Henderson, left, and JBM-HH Command Sgt. Maj. Randall Woods in Bldg. 59 on the Fort Myer portion of JBM-HH. Kazantsev also visited Arlington National Cemetery and the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier.

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On Nov. 4, the U.S. Army Installation Management Command released IMCOM 2025 and Beyond, a new campaign plan operationalizing the commanding general’s vision for the organization.

looks past 2025. The plan applies to all IMCOM components: headquarters, regions, Army Environmental Command and garrisons. The document directs garrison commanders to incorpo-

rate this strategic framework into their overall installation plan.

IMCOM 2025 and Beyond Plan is available at: http:// imcom.army.mil/about/campaignplan.aspx.

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DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY U.S. ARMY MILITARY DISTRICT OF WASHINGTON JOINT FORCE HEADQUARTERS-NATIONAL CAPITAL REGION 102 3RD AVENUE, BLDG 39, SUITE 2 FORT LESLEY J. MCNAIR, DC 20319-5031

ANCG MEMORANDUM FOR SEE DISTRIBUTION SUBJECT: 2014 Holiday Season Message 1. Over the coming weeks, our Nation will celebrate a variety of holidays that demonstrate the freedoms, diversity and values that we, as part of the Department of Defense in our Nation’s capital, work to protect. I want to extend my sincere appreciation to all of you for your service and commitment to these efforts over the past year.

2.With the approach of the holiday season, many of us are looking forward to gathering with family and friends and enjoying well-deserved time off. As we prepare, I encourage each of you to keep in mind your fellow Servicemembers and civilians and share your appreciation for the hard work they do each day. As you personally thank them, take a few extra minutes to ask about his or her plans during holiday period, and act as an extra reality check for those activities. Winter weather and its associated hazards must be a consideration, whether we are on duty or off, especially when we travel. Useful information on winter season safety is available on the USAMDW website here: http:// www.army.mil/article/138857/Winter_Season_Safety.

3.As 2014 draws to a close, I hope you can reflect with a feeling of accomplishment and pride in a job well done. To tackle the work and challenges of 2015, we need every Servicemember, Civilian, contractor, and Family member to return safely from the upcoming holidays.

4.I wish each of you a safe and happy holiday season.

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JBM-HH Schedule of

Holiday Services 2014

All events are in Memorial Chapel unless otherwise noted

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Soldiers from the 289th Military Police Company, 3d U.S. Infantry Regiment (The Old Guard) post for a photo during a holiday volunteer event at the Lorton Community Action Center (LCAC), Lorton, Va., Nov. 25. The 12 Soldiers helped stock food and distribute meals ahead of the Thanksgiving holiday.

Giving, from page 3 helping hand.”

According to Patterson, LCAC serves an average of 260 families each week; 45 are service members and their families in the Fairfax County area, which works out to be 17 percent of their distribution.

“The holidays are what bring us together, and as Soldiers and military police we need to build relationships and help lift up our community,” said Sgt. 1st Class David J. Parthemore, 289th Military Police Company platoon sergeant. “This event started as a simple food drive within the platoon, but grew into much more when I saw just how real the need for help truly is.”

The Soldiers helped by stocking the LCAC food pantry with donated food from the local community, prepared individual food baskets and carried the baskets to Safety, from page 3 Community Center on the Fort Myer portion of the joint base and made their way through seven stations, where everything from brakes to registration papers were examined by the company’s senior leaders.

“We developed a plan to successfully check every vehicle using senior leaders to prevent any shortcomings and shortcuts with vehicle and safety inspections,” he said. “We got with different agencies to get guidance on what to check on.”

Tires, headlights, parking lights, turn signals, backup lights, license plate lights and four way flashers were examined, as were windshields, windows, wipers, seatbelts, mirrors and brakes “It seems like each station is taking between five and six minutes per vehicle,” Haliburton said.

Pvt. Jessica Thomas said she appreciated getting her car inspected, even though she recently purchased her brand new vehicle.

“My car is brand new and I’m definitely excited to go home,” she said.

Haliburton said if a vehicle was found to have a violation, the Soldier would be given a time frame to correct it or be prohibited from driving on the installation by the commander until the violation is taken care of.

the recipient’s vehicles.

“I was so impressed by the willingness of the Soldiers to do whatever needed to be done,” said Patterson. “No task was too small, nor too difficult tonight, as we served nearly 100 families. I am grateful they chose to spend their evening at LCAC helping families in need. They helped many have a happy Thanksgiving” “I could not have been more pleased with the outcome of this event,” said Parthemore. “Every single Soldier here tonight worked a full shift today in support of the law enforcement mission on Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall, but still showed up here ready to work in any capacity needed. This was the first time that we have volunteered at the Lorton Community Action Center, but it will not be the last.”

Collective community events • Dec. 6, 9 a.m. Hanging of the greens.

• Dec. 11, 11:30 a.m. Advent concert, noon luncheon, 12:25 p.m. devotional.

• Concert features Alvin D. Gustin, organ.

• Dec. 18, 11:30 a.m. Advent concert, noon luncheon, 12:25 p.m. devotional.

Concert features Glendon R. Frank, organ.

• Jan. 4, 4 p.m. Epiphany concert – Old Post Chapel.

Protestant Chapel community • Dec. 23/30, No Joshua Generation worship service.

• Dec. 24, 7 p.m. Christmas Eve candlelight service, combined protestant congregation.

Gospel community • Dec. 20, 7 p.m. Christmas cantata – Officers Club.

• Dec. 31, 8 p.m. watch night service. Breakfast to follow – Fellowship Hall.

Catholic community advent/Christmas • Dec. 6-7, Second Sunday of Advent.

• Dec. 8, Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception masses at noon and 6 p.m.

• Dec. 11, 7 p.m. Advent penance service/individual confessions.

• Dec. 13-14, Third Sunday of Advent.

• Dec. 20-21, Fourth Sunday of Advent.

• Dec. 21, Children’s Christmas pageant during 9 a.m. mass.

• Dec. 24, 4:30 p.m. Choral prelude – chapel and hand bell choir.

5 p.m. Solemn Christmas mass.

• Dec. 25, 9 a.m. Christmas mass.

• Dec. 27-28, Feast of the Holy Family.

• Dec. 31, 5 p.m. Vigil mass for the feast of Mary, Mother of God. Holy Day of Obligation.

• Jan. 3-4, Feast of the Epiphany.

• Jan. 10-11, Baptism of the Lord.

Sgt. 1st Class Raymond M. Richardson, a kennel master with the 289th Military Police Company, checks the tire tread on a car during a safety inspection of the vehicles of Soldiers assigned to the company Nov. 20.

Between 120 and 130 vehicles were inspected in the parking lot in front of Spates Community Club on the Fort Myer portion of Joint Base MyerHenderson Hall.

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Warning, from page 4 your car windows. Lock them in the trunk or, if possible, take them directly home.

• Deter pickpockets. Carry your purse close to your body or your wallet inside a coat or front trouser pocket.

• Tell a security guard or store employee if you see an unattended bag or package. The same applies if you are using mass transit.

• If you are shopping with children, make a plan in case you get separated. Select a central meeting place and make sure they know they can ask mall personnel or store security employees if they need help.

• Always be alert and aware of your surroundings and do not blindly walk in public areas focused on your phone.

“It’s crucial that Soldiers, civilians and family members protect themselves throughout the holiday shopping season,” Kerr said. “Having a plan in the event of an emergency and being aware of your surroundings is the best way to keep from becoming a victim.”

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CID Lookout

CID Lookout is a U.S. Army Criminal Investigation Command (USACIDC) initiative to partner with the Army community by providing a conduit for members of the Army family, to help prevent, reduce and report felony-level crime.

The USACIDC, commonly known as CID, is an independent criminal investigative organization that investigates serious, felony-level crime such as murder, rape, sexual assault, robbery, arson, fraud and even cyber crime or intrusions into the Army networks.

Solving and preventing these types of crimes cannot be achieved solely by CID special agents and the military police. Together, professional law enforcement officers and the Army community must work hand-inhand to fight serious crime.

For more i n for mat ion on CID or to report a felony-level crime or provide information concerning a crime, contact your local CID office, the military police or visit www.cid.army.mil.

TUSAB, from page 3 Dec. 19 7:30 p.m.

The U.S. Army Chorus will perform a holiday concert with traditional holiday choral music at the Precious Blood of Christ Catholic Church in Pawley’s Island, S.C.

Dec. 20 7 p.m.

The U.S. Army Blues will perform at one of northern Virginia’s most unique performing spaces: Castleton Farms in Castleton, Va. This venue has become known for world-class opera and orchestral music, and the Blues continue this tradition with a jazzy twist: Tchaikovsky’s Nutcracker Suite masterfully arranged by Duke Ellington. Free tickets are required, which can be obtained online at http://goo. gl/5lOJxY

Dec. 21 3 p.m.

The U.S. Army Blues present an encore performance of “A Stan Kenton Christmas” in cooperation with the National Symphony Orchestra. This concert will also feature local high school ensemble, Brass of Peace. This performance will be streamed live at www.youtube.com/user/ usarmyband.

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